Sewer vote
TO THE EDITOR: I would like to inform all eligible Cumberland Head voters that the vote for the proposed sewer project is as follows: You can vote on Dec. 9 at the Cumberland Head Fire Station;
You can vote now at the Town of Plattsburgh office on the Banker Road if you are not going to be available on voting day;
You can request, now, an absentee ballot and mail it in.
Thomas R. Whitman
Plattsburgh
Opposes sewer plan
TO THE EDITOR: Vote No, Cumberland Head Sewer District on Dec. 9, Cumberland Head Fire Station.
Using the Town Board's numbers plus some they did not include, I submit the following information.
700 parcels are responsible for $6,815,000 payable over 38 years. This is in effect a second mortgage on your home.
$215,000 assessment, $1,000 x 1.74, $374
46,000 gal. usage guess, $197
Cost per hookup guess, $2,500
EU cost, $100
Numbers not provided follows.
Pump out tank 1,000 gal., $210
Digging sand, refilling, $50 per hour, $125
Sales tax, $30
Plumbing inside your home, relocating and hooking up to pump, at least $400
Landscape your property, shrubs and trees, soil, grass seed, labor, $200
First year cost $4,126
Second through 38 years using today's cost, $671 year plus inflation, reassessments and maintenance
In these times when the federal and state governments (U.S.) are in such terrible financial shape, we do not need this now. Vote No.
Do the math, figure your total cost.
K. David Mitchell
Plattsburgh
Great cause
TO THE EDITOR: On behalf of the children who attend the Nexus program, I would like to thank Cindy Bapp and other members of the American Legion Post 20. Their donations, together with the Oct. 24 spaghetti dinner they sponsored, raised more than $1,500 for Nexus, an after-school program for children with autism spectrum disorders.
Laura Carmichael, Jori Darrah and Conor Carrigan also deserve our appreciation for donating their time to sell admission tickets.
Finally, thanks to those in the Plattsburgh community who spent Saturday evening donating to a great cause.
Pat Egan
Nexus director
Plattsburgh
Health care help needed
TO THE EDITOR: It would be a shame if lies about the health-care systems of other industrialized countries prevent reform from happening here. Here's one of many experiences I could mention: My cousins in Edmonton, Canada, recently had twin boys, three weeks premature. My cousin spent three weeks prior to the birth in the hospital, and the babies had to spend a month in the NICU after birth. Every baby on the unit had his/her personal nurse. The care was exemplary, and they are doing great.
This was obviously a stressful time for my cousins. But they didn't have to worry about money. They had no co-pays, deductible or caps to worry about. They didn't have to question whether any part was covered, or work out any payment plans. They could focus only on their children.
Yes, they pay higher taxes in Canada. But they also live a very comfortable and secure middle-class lifestyle, house in the suburbs, travel, dinners out, etc. (Oh, and they can see whatever doctor they want.) Plus, analysts suggest that the tax difference is not as great as most people think.
By contrast, in the U.S., at least 46 million are uninsured, and millions more are not compensated, or are under-compensated, by their health-insurance companies. Half of all personal bankruptcies are caused by medical expenses. According to the UN 2006 statistics, the U.S. is 33rd in the world in infant survival rates; according to the CIA estimates for 2009, it ranks at 46. In both rankings, the U.S. lies below Cuba and just above Croatia.
The U.S. spends 16 percent of its economy on health care, compared to the Canadian 10 percent. Shouldn't we be getting more for our money, not less?
Elaine Ostry
Plattsburgh
Racist if white
TO THE EDITOR: A staff member from PSUC's Center for Diversity, Pluralism, and Inclusion is "offended" because a white reporter gave the readers a feel-good trip down Memory Lane, about a "mammy cookie jar?" Did she miss the point of the article, or was she more concerned about who wrote it? Would she be offended if Robin Caudell wrote the article?
That seems to be the theme at Mr. Wiley's biased department lately. It's only racist or offensive if a white person says it.
Recently, a 15-year old white kid from Deerfield Park, Fla., was set on fire over $40 and a stolen bicycle. The Associated Press sent out a photo of two white kids, 13-year old Jeremy Jarvis and his brother, 15-year old Denver Jarvis, for newspapers to print. (Press-Republican Oct. 15, page B8). Both boys were present, but both also used a fire extinguisher to put him out. The other suspects, Matthew Bent, (black), Steven Shelton (black) and Jesus Mendez (mixed race, black/Hispanic) were mentioned, but not in the photo, and not by race. Could this be because we have our first mixed-raced president, and the liberal press can't afford to offend him?
When asked by CNN's Nancy Grace. (Oct. 14) if this was a "gang crime," or a "hate crime," Sheriff Al Lamberti stated; "Under Florida law the victim does not meet the criteria of either, because of his race (white). This is a "bullying issue." What?
Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go buy a box of Uncle Ben's and a bottle of Aunt Jemima without offending anyone.
Peter J. Moore
West Chazy
Unhappy with events
TO THE EDITOR: Please tell me that Rev. Wright from Chicago and O'Bummer's protege is actually writing about Lady America, by using your tax monies sent to certain places throughout America by nasty Nancy, scary Harry. Charlie Chuckels and the list of others who, whether you want to believe it or not, are trying to overturn our Lady America, as my parents, your grandparents were brought up to save, serve and protect.
Take a look at the first nine months. Would you say that there was or was not a lot of hope and change you liked? I don't think so. Now they're going to send your bailout taxes for a person running for McHugh's position and a money benefit for that person will be O'Bummer raising more monies to secure the 23rd Congressional District for the 2016 elections.
Come on, wake up. With another nine months of this kind of voting by the left with socialist ideas, believe me this is two nine-month stretches that I would agree in having abortion's foe the welfare of our lady and the future health and sanity of Lady America. Try not to be spun again into more politicians who will work for this administration and not us.
By the way, how's that flu shot delivery by the O'Bummer group working out for hope and change? Do you think seriously that these people really care about you or your future? You have already taken a big shot. Wasn't that enough to last a lifetime to correct? Think, Lady America, and a man who is really on your side conservatively, now that's a shot I don't have to wait for, nor your own veterans.
Terry W. Daniels
Plattsburgh
Opinion
November 30, 2009
Letters to the Editor: Nov. 28, 2009
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Editorial: The real reason for the holiday
Today is for creating new memories. Tomorrow, we should pause to remember. Memorial Day weekend, being the first big holiday of the sun season, is all about barbecues, picnics and outdoor activities; it is all about family and friends. After a North Country winter, even a fairly mild one like we just had, we need to relax in the sun and enjoy the outdoors.
- Editorial: Bright future, looking ahead
- Editorial: Mail cuts will be fact of life
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Editorial: The real reason for the holiday
- Cheers and Jeers
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Cheers and Jeers: May 28, 2012
JEERS to people who dump garbage at the mouth of the Saranac River, and CHEERS to cemetery caretakers.
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Cheers and Jeers: May 28, 2012
- Letters to the Editor
- Speakout
- In My Opinion
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In My Opinion: A new focus for mental well-being
The opening of Behavorial Health Services North's Center for Well-Being at 2155 State Route 22B in Morrisonville on April 23 reflects the opening of a new chapter in the story of the treatment of mental illness now under way in our country, Behavorial Health Services North CEO Harry Cook writes.
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In My Opinion: A new focus for mental well-being
